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BOSTON — U.S. Sen. Scott Brown says he's given up drinking throughout his long re-election campaign.

Brown said Friday during an interview on WTKK-FM that he won't be drinking alcohol until the night of the election in November.

Brown said he's not had a beer or any other alcoholic drink since Jan 1, opting instead for soft drinks like Coca-Cola.

During the interview, Brown called the decision "one of those New Year's things" that he did "on a stupid bet." He was at Fenway Park, and the radio hosts asked what ballpark food he'd be eating, and then asked about having a beer along with his meal.

Brown's campaign office declined to offer additional details about Brown's decision to give up drinking during the campaign to retain his senate seat.